Climate change, irreversibility, and urgency | Richard C. J. Somerville

Climate scientists like to think of themselves as wise planetary physicians, explaining to the world what they have learned about climate and advising humanity on how to cope with the challenge of climate change. This metaphor can also appear attractive to policymakers and the public.

Video: Cap and Trade Program, "Are You Kidding Me!" - Santee, CA Patch

In this video, Assemblyman Jones talks about a greenhouse gas cap and trade program implemented by the California Air Resources Board (CARB) that he says will drive more businesses out of the state and add to the list of reasons that "California is the worst state to do business in."

"The program will be economic and environmental disaster," said Jones in the video.

Global firms scared-off by carbon tax, IR, high $A | News | Business Spectator

A global survey of executives from multinational corporations shows a growing reluctance to invest in Australia due to the cumulative impact of the carbon tax, spiking labour costs, the rising Australian dollar and political uncertainty, according to media reports.

Japan’s Executives Swelter in Solidarity to Save Power - Bloomberg

He said a similar campaign would gain little traction in the U.S., where executives would balk at working in an 82-degree Fahrenheit (28 degrees Celsius) office. “They’ll say, ’This decreases productivity.’”